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Copy editor

As a detail-oriented editor with formal training in editing from the University of Chicago Graham School, I am seeking opportunities to edit and proofread all kinds of content, including web content, marketing copy, book manuscripts, academic journals, articles, and grant
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As a detail-oriented editor with formal training in editing from the University of Chicago Graham School, I am seeking opportunities to edit and proofread all kinds of content, including web content, marketing copy, book manuscripts, academic journals, articles, and grant proposals. While I have experience in writing, I find that I am most productive in an editing role, and I naturally enjoy this work. In addition to my training in the Chicago Manual of Style, I am familiar with AP style and can adapt to any particular house style guidelines.
My editing experience includes academic, technical, and online marketing copy. I have edited grant narratives to be presented to the U.S. Department of Education in STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), in addition to collaborating in research on nonprofit grants for the U.S. Department of Justice.
As a copy editor for several online-focused content companies, I have edited articles and materials for consistency of style and adherence to SEO strategies. These experiences have involved close collaboration with freelance writers, providing feedback and coaching writers on areas of improvement.
In addition to editing monolingual documents, I have edited and proofread English-Spanish translations. For more than seven years, I have worked as a Spanish interpreter and translation proofreader. I have also received training in Trados 2011 and have used this software for translation and editing.
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Writer, copywriter, and editor

Over the last 9 years, I have written:
ad, website, brochure, and event copy for start-ups, nonprofits, and small businesses;
how-to articles, interviews, and local interest stories;
fiction and nonfiction for book compilations and websites;
book jacket copy and bios
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Over the last 9 years, I have written:
ad, website, brochure, and event copy for start-ups, nonprofits, and small businesses;
how-to articles, interviews, and local interest stories;
fiction and nonfiction for book compilations and websites;
book jacket copy and bios.
I have edited copy for start-up companies, nonprofits, and small
businesses; and both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts.
My core competencies lie in writing copy for advertising campaigns, website development projects, and editing content.
I am seeking opportunities to write copy and content.
I also have some experience in the following areas: InDesign, Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, QuickBooks, Wordpress.
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Research Consultant

Sometimes, no matter how professional we are in a particular field, we find our-self requiring an extra hand to assist us complete tasks that; sometimes, we can comfortably handle. In other occasions, we desire to achieve something, but we have
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Sometimes, no matter how professional we are in a particular field, we find our-self requiring an extra hand to assist us complete tasks that; sometimes, we can comfortably handle. In other occasions, we desire to achieve something, but we have no idea how to do it, or where to start. Here is where I came in. Nevertheless; on the onset, I admit that I am not a jack of all trade. I am an adept academic writer, economist and business analyst with over 5 years experience in the above fields.
I am particularly experienced in writing dissertations, essays, reports, analytical papers, research papers, statistical analysis and other technical writings. Over the years, I have practiced and perfected the art of writing in various styles like APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard among others. I have also learnt how to use various editing and plagiarism checkers like grammarly and turnitin that comes in handy in any form of writing.
Finally, I have learnt to respect and understand every client since, we are all different; hence, the variation in our demands and requirements.
This said; I am always willing to accord my services to all deserving clients.
Whatever I do, I do it to please my God!
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Expert writer and editor

I’m writer and editor, living in the San Francisco Bay area. My 11 years at the San Francisco Business Times made me a fast, accurate writer on many subjects, from starting a small business to complex finance reporting. I
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I’m writer and editor, living in the San Francisco Bay area. My 11 years at the San Francisco Business Times made me a fast, accurate writer on many subjects, from starting a small business to complex finance reporting. I was also the newspaper's copy editor for many years.
My work includes many years as a digital content producer and web editor, with a focus on financial reporting, breaking news and small business coverage. Working with writers from veteran reporters down to raw interns has given me the ability to learn to polish good writing and overhaul poor writing. My fluency in the AP Stylebook and Chicago Manual of Style makes me an excellent proofreader able to take even the rawest of copy and bring it in to compliance.
I am looking for writing, proofing and editing jobs on any subject.
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Copywriter, award-winning journalist with sharp eye for editing

I live in Barcelona, Spain, where I work as a part-time copywriter for a local tour company. I wrote more than 80 pages of copy for the site's recent redesign and relaunch. I also oversee the company's social
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I live in Barcelona, Spain, where I work as a part-time copywriter for a local tour company. I wrote more than 80 pages of copy for the site's recent redesign and relaunch. I also oversee the company's social media campaign, which includes Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
In addition to Barcelona Experience, this past year I've run social media campaigns and blogs for two different American companies.
I'm also a news reporter for Snooth.com, a job in which I write 20 400-word articles in a 12.5-hour work week.
From 2010 to 2012, I was a reporter at The Villages Daily Sun newspaper, the fastest-growing newspaper in America. I was a three-time finalist in the Florida Press Club's Excellence in Journalism contest. This past November, I won first place in Class B light features and second place in Class B health writing.
Previous to the Daily Sun, I spent two years as a staff writer for the marketing department at Southeastern University. I oversaw the school's student intranet, I wrote ad and web copy, and served as the lead writer on several projects. I worked with Adobe Dreamweaver and an in-house CMS.
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Experienced Researcher, Statistician and Academic Writer

I am a well educated academic researcher with extensive experience in all aspects of the research process. I am particularly skilled in statistical analysis and research methodology. I would be ideally suited to positions requiring quantitative data analyses / interpretation, study
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I am a well educated academic researcher with extensive experience in all aspects of the research process. I am particularly skilled in statistical analysis and research methodology. I would be ideally suited to positions requiring quantitative data analyses / interpretation, study design and methodology, survey research, literature and data review, or academic writing / editing.
I am extremely proficient with SPSS and highly skilled with Minitab and Excel. I have some experience with other statistical applications including: AMOS, CMA, G*Power, GraphPad, IRT software (SSI), PASS, R (including RStudio and R Integration for SPSS) SAS, Stata, Statistica, XLSTAT, among others. Please inquire about currently held licenses if you require analyses using specialized software.
I am very familiar with APA style writing and referencing and have also prepared documents in other style formats (e.g., AMA, MLA, IEEE).
My PhD is in psychology (clinical neuropsychology) and my background is in the social and medical/health sciences. I have consulted on work in diverse topic areas and have found my statistical and research skills to be exceedingly transferable.
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Editor | Social Media Manager | Content Creator

In more than 14 years of experience working with media companies large and small, I have had a front-row seat for the evolution of content from newspapers and radio to blogs, podcasts and social media.
As a result, I have
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In more than 14 years of experience working with media companies large and small, I have had a front-row seat for the evolution of content from newspapers and radio to blogs, podcasts and social media.
As a result, I have ventured into many professional waters and gathered and range of knowledge that is hard to match.
Have I mapped out social media strategy for clients? Yes.
Have I created engaging online communities? Absolutely.
Have I handled public relations communications for companies of every size? Definitely.
Have I built and operated my own websites? Quite a few over the years.
Have I contributed to the blogs and websites of others? Frequently.
Did I cover live events as a writer and reporter? More than I can remember.
Have I written and edited copy under extremely tight deadlines for a newswire? Indeed.
Have I broadcasted over the airwaves? You betcha.
Did I work on a weekly newspaper? Of course.
As with all great stories, mine has unfolded in episodes, reaching a juncture where I can bring together my editorial and technological skills to deliver powerful messages. My passion revolves around helping companies develop a significant presence and maximize visibility of their identity online via content creation, emerging social platforms and internet communities.
My experience ranges from current roles in social media, public relations and marketing copywriting to a rich history in SEO, blogging and reporting. I am fascinated by the intersection of creativity and technical savvy required to effectively capture an audience.
Key Assets | Competencies
Frameworks | Styling & Custom Code Integration, WordPress, Genesis, OpenChart Magneto, E-Commerce
Languages | CSS/HTML (Hand-Coded), PHP, Basic JavaScript, jQuery, W3C Valid Code
Social | Networks: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, Foursquare, Tumblr, Quora, Pinterest, Instagram, ReddIt, Digg, WordPress, Blogger. Social Tools | Hootsuite, Buffer, SocialAdr, Bottlenose. Tools: SEOmoz, WordTracker, Google Insights, Google Trends, AdSense, Analytics, Docs, Magneto.
Software | Adobe: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Muse, Business Catalyst, Flash Animation, Acrobat, Reader. Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
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oDesk Top 5 BS Journalism Adv Mktg Write Proof Edit Grammar Queen

Superb writing, editing, creative, proofreading, spelling, grammar, marketing and branding skills gained from my fastidious English Professor father and my cum Laude Journalism/Advertising degree.
I am one of oDesk's Top 5% of successful contractors as of August 2013
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Superb writing, editing, creative, proofreading, spelling, grammar, marketing and branding skills gained from my fastidious English Professor father and my cum Laude Journalism/Advertising degree.
I am one of oDesk's Top 5% of successful contractors as of August 2013.
"Suzanne was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. She wrote a killer sales page!"
I am a former spelling bee champ, ad agency copywriter, corporate marketing/media director, and successful small business owner offering engaging content writing, marketing and creative collaboration, plus professional editing, proofreading, and marketing strategy - all with reliable, fast turnaround.
I have well over 20 years of experience, and I quickly and flawlessly turn around blogs, articles, ebooks, guides, case studies, testimonials, press releases, web content, inbound marketing content, video scripts, collateral, ads, signage, sales decks, proofreading and editing jobs, rewrites, Wordpress SEO, geo-optimization, Craig's list ads, Amazon product descriptions, business plans and social media administration.
I will write, tweak, or rewrite anything you like, in the voice you want, to the target audience you want.
Take a look at my reviews. All of my clients are thrilled with the high quality of my work, my reliability, professionalism, and ability to collaborate whenever requested.
Recent topics include: Online booking, food storage, kids parties, Caribbean travel, sales training, personal security smartphone app, hi-fi audio equipment, fitness clubs, personal finance, business tax law, online marketing, personal branding, business startup, security technology, home improvement, packaging, weight loss strategies, EFT/visualization, yoga, translation, addiction, building materials, dog training, parenting, education, dental products and practice, diet and nutrition, and current events.
I also have extensive personal knowledge on subjects including US politics, Europe, travel, expat life, dog daycare, boarding, training and behavior, children, school reform, homeschooling, parenting, teaching, schools, toys, women, exercise, health, and alternative medicine.
Write me. You will not be disappointed.
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Writer and Researcher

I’m a Technical writer and research with twenty years of experience developing case studies, white papers, proposals, fact/product sheets, and feature articles within forestry, forest products, energy, policy, manufacturing, health care management, collaboration, and much more.
I hold
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I’m a Technical writer and research with twenty years of experience developing case studies, white papers, proposals, fact/product sheets, and feature articles within forestry, forest products, energy, policy, manufacturing, health care management, collaboration, and much more.
I hold a BS in professional and creative writing and MS in natural resource management. My training and experience includes qualitative research design, survey development and implementation, and focus group delivery and analysis.
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